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Raffles Singapore stands where it has always stood, at the crossroads of civilisation and culture, a colonial oasis in the heart of one of the world's most exciting cities.

No trip to Singapore is complete without a stay at Raffles; tradition demands it. First opened in 1887, and since then a destination in its own right, Raffles epitomises the romance of the Far East – an intoxicating blend of luxury, history and colonial ambiance that no other hotel can match.

Immortalised by artists including Somerset Maugham, Rudyard Kipling, Ernest Hemingway and Alfred Hitchcock, Raffles is the perfect place from which to explore Singapore. Or in which to merely sit and watch the world go by. The legendary Palm Garden, the white marble colonnades and the unique air of romantic grandeur transport you back to a more elegant age, while the seamless service, contemporary technology and attention to detail is completely of the time.

Liveried Sikh doormen usher guests through an ornate wrought-iron portico into a lobby that seems unaltered from the turn of the century. Stroll the polished teak verandas past tropical gardens to suites with an elegant parlour, period furnishings, a bedroom that leads to a dressing room and en suite bathroom. Luxuriate in the history, in the scent of frangipani in the evening, in the Raffles spa, or order room service from the legendary Raffles Butlers...

15 restaurants and bars also await; from the famous Long Bar, home of the Singapore Sling, to the Bar & Billiard Room, Raffles is alive with history, infused with atmosphere, and open to the moment.

Conveniently close to the financial hub of this entrepreneurial city, Raffles makes business a pleasure, a luxury of leisure - and any visit an indelible memory.

Where the legend began - and where it continues today - Raffles Singapore is exciting, enchanting and loved by those with an adventurous spirit and a taste for the very best.

Facilities

Dining

Combining the best of the local culture and cuisine with dishes from around the world, each of the restaurants and bars has its own unique atmosphere and setting:

Bar & Billiard Room - an international buffet with seafood is served for lunch on weekdays, and for dinner from Tuesdays to Saturdays. A lavish Carving Champagne Brunch is offered on Sundays.

Raffles Grill - capturing the true essence of fine dining with a blend of classical and contemporary French cuisine.

Tiffin Room - the curry buffet...

Combining the best of the local culture and cuisine with dishes from around the world, each of the restaurants and bars has its own unique atmosphere and setting:

Bar & Billiard Room - an international buffet with seafood is served for lunch on weekdays, and for dinner from Tuesdays to Saturdays. A lavish Carving Champagne Brunch is offered on Sundays.

Raffles Grill - capturing the true essence of fine dining with a blend of classical and contemporary French cuisine.

Tiffin Room - the curry buffet is a hot favourite with tourists and Singapore residents alike.

Long Bar Steak House - grilled prime cuts of Australian and US beef, quality seafood and a tantalising selection of cold and hot appetisers.

Empire Café - a casual, cosy cross between a modern hotel coffee house and an old-fashioned kopitiam. The eclectic blend of local dishes have found a devoted following among residents and visitors alike.

Long Bar - home of the Singapore Sling. In addition to almost every alcoholic and non-alcoholic concoction imaginable, the bar also serves traditional pub favourites that are available as a meal or snacks.

Writers Bar - in the Lobby of the hotel, this bar is a tribute to the writers who have stayed at the hotel or have written about it.

Martini Bar – located in the Bar & Billiard Room, the Martini Bar features over 50 types of martinis.

Ah Teng’s Bakery - delicious pastries, biscuits and cakes, as well as steaming hot dim sum, are the highlights of this cosy café.

Royal China - known for its signature dishes such as lobster noodles, crispy duck in pancake, roast suckling pig and traditional dim sum items.

Shinji - enjoy the cult-status Kanesaka style of sushi in a cosy and intimate ambience.

Spa

A welcoming haven of relaxation, Raffles Spa features exclusive rejuvenating treatments, inspired by Asian, Middle Eastern and European traditions. Seven soothing treatment rooms, including a VIP suite for guests who want to share a unique experience of relaxation and togetherness. The luxury VIP suite offers treatments and facilities including a jacuzzi, steam shower and a lounge area for a comfortable, quiet retreat.

Raffles Spa Products

Raffles Spa works with professionals in aromatherapy, naturopathy, ayurvedic medi...

A welcoming haven of relaxation, Raffles Spa features exclusive rejuvenating treatments, inspired by Asian, Middle Eastern and European traditions. Seven soothing treatment rooms, including a VIP suite for guests who want to share a unique experience of relaxation and togetherness. The luxury VIP suite offers treatments and facilities including a jacuzzi, steam shower and a lounge area for a comfortable, quiet retreat.

Raffles Spa Products

Raffles Spa works with professionals in aromatherapy, naturopathy, ayurvedic medicine, botanical and marine sciences to bring you a product range that is natural and safe for sensitive skin - and balanced for the body and mind.

Activities

Meetings And Events

The perfect location for a special event – be it pleasure or business, a board meeting, an anniversary or a gala dinner. With a diverse choice of meeting and dining options and a dedicated team available round-the-clock, Raffles Singapore will make your event very special indeed.

Weddings

Raffles Singapore provides the perfect setting for every romantic occasion, from proposals to the dream wedding, from honeymoons to anniversaries.

Step into the elegant ambience of a bygone era and celebrate the most momentous occasion of your life, just the way you imagine it to be.

With the choice of a lush outdoor setting of The Lawn or the resplendent Ballroom, a Raffles wedding experience is about elegance, exclusivity, service and most of all, perfection.

Business Services

A team of 24-hour personal Raffles Butlers endeavours to assist residents in all matters of business and leisure throughout their stay.

The Raffles Inc Lounge, located on the second storey of the Raffles Inc. wing is another haven where residents can work or relax at their wish. Designed as a study, it is fitted with personal computer workstations and printers, and stocked with a selection of international newspapers, business magazines as well as commercial/industrial trade directories.

Seven function rooms for meetings of up...

A team of 24-hour personal Raffles Butlers endeavours to assist residents in all matters of business and leisure throughout their stay.

The Raffles Inc Lounge, located on the second storey of the Raffles Inc. wing is another haven where residents can work or relax at their wish. Designed as a study, it is fitted with personal computer workstations and printers, and stocked with a selection of international newspapers, business magazines as well as commercial/industrial trade directories.

Rooms

Accommodation

For over 125 years Raffles Singapore has been the place to stay in this thriving city. Elegant and colonial in feel, its generous proportions create a sense of calm and space. Within its stunning main building are found the presidential and grand hotel suites. Its generous courtyards house further suites – creating a peaceful haven for every guest. Legendary in every way.

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Courtyard Suites

The Courtyard Suites are situated close to the lush flora of the hotel, lending these suites an unmatched tranquillity and ambience.

Features

- Original 14-foot ceilings and common veranda
- Each of the Courtyard Suites are divided into 4 areas
- A parlour & dining area lead into the bedroom and on to the dressing area and en-suite bathroom
- Elegant period furnishings including Oriental carpets arranged on teakwood flooring

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Grand Hotel Suites

The Grand Hotel Suites are distinguished by their location in the main building of the hotel, their spaciousness and elegant design and the quality of the antiques and artwork displayed. The five Grand Hotel Suites take their inspiration from the romance of travel in a bygone age.

The five suites:

Cathay Suite
Cathay is the name for China introduced to Europe by the most legendary of all travellers - Marco Polo. It is derived from Khitan or Khitai, which designates several Mongolian tribes who conquered the northern part of China and is Persian in origin. The Cathay Suite has some antique Chinese furniture and appropriate artwork to complement the theme.

Golden Chersonese Suite
Golden Chersonese is the name given to the Malay Peninsula in Roman times. It first appeared on a map by Ptolemy, the Greek mathematician, around 200 A.D. and continued to appear on maps up to the 16th century. (Chersonese is the Greek word for Peninsula). The name was resurrected by the 19th century traveller and writer, Isabella Bird, with her book ‘The Golden Chersonese: Travels in Malaya in 1879. Between the two world wars, the fast train between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur was christened The Golden Chersonese.

Hotel De L’Europe Suite
The Hotel De L’Euorpe was Raffles Hotel main competitor until it closed in 1933. Older than Raffles for several decades, it stood at the corner of Seah Street facing the Esplanade. The original hotel building was redeveloped in 1907 into an architecturally grand structure that rivalled Raffles Hotel. It was demolished in the 1930s when the present Supreme Court was constructed.

Straits Settlement Suite

The Straits Settlement (Singapore, Penang and Malacca) were administered from Singapore. The term was in use during the years Raffles Hotel was in its heyday. The name ‘Strait Settlements’ conjures up images of steamy jungles, rubber planters, rich tin mines and the writings of Joseph Conrad and Somerset Maugham.

Temasek Suite

Temasek is the ancient name for Singapore. In the Temasek Suite, Raffles Hotel pays tribute to the island’s distant and legendary past before the days of the Malacca Sultanate and the early European traders.

Features

- Original 14-foot ceilings and common veranda
- The Grand Hotel suites feature a parlour, two bedrooms, pantry and a private balcony
- Elegant period furnishings including Oriental carpets arranged on teakwood flooring

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Palm Court Suites

The Palm Court Suites border one side of the Hotel’s main building. Simplicity and serenity is in abundance in the Palm Court, with ample walkways of crushed pebbles and rows of tall palm trees lining the sides of the garden. The Palm Court's large expanse of greenery sets the mood for all of the Hotel’s facilities and it is exclusively for the use of Hotel Guests.

Features

- Original 14-foot ceilings and common veranda
- Each of the Palm Court Suites are divided into 4 areas: a parlour & dining area leads into the bedroom and on to the dressing area and en-suite bathroom
- Elegant period furnishings including
- Oriental carpets arranged on teakwood flooring

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Personality Suites

12 of the 103 suites at Raffles Hotel have been named after personalities who were associated with the Hotel in its glorious past. The Personality Suites are named after Andre Malraux, Ava Gardner, Charlie Chaplin, Gavin Young, James Michener, John Thomson, John Wayne, Joseph Conrad, Noel Coward, Pablo Neruda, Rudyard Kipling and Somerset Maugham.

Features

- Original 14-foot ceilings and common veranda
- Each of the Personality Suites are divided into 4 areas
- A parlour & dining area leads into the bedroom and on to the dressing area and en-suite bathroom
- Elegant period furnishings including Oriental carpets arranged on teakwood flooringAdditional services
- 24-hour Raffles Butler service
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Two colour television sets with remote control
- Over 25 cable television channels
- Mini bar/refrigerator
- Hair-dryer
- Overhead fan
- Broadband Internet access
- Daily newspaper delivery
- Daily turndown service

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Presidential Suites

The two largest suites in the Main Building are known as the Presidential Suites. They are distinguished by their premier location in the Hotel, their spaciousness, elegant appointments and the quality of the antiques and artwork displayed.

Features

- Original 14-foot ceilings and common veranda
- The Sarkies and Sir Stamford Raffles Suites each comprise a parlour, dining room, two bedrooms, pantry and private balcony
- Elegant period furnishings including Oriental carpets arranged on teakwood flooring

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